Does your household have two cars? Two-car homes SOAR and this is why

An increased demand for driving in modern life and multi-generation households are behind a surge in two-car ownership across Britain, said LV=.
Two-car households now outweigh families with two-children by nearly two million - 5.1 million compared to 3.2 million.
Researchers, who also quizzed 1,028 motorists, found one in four (24 per cent) were driving more now than a year ago.
The study found work requirements was the biggest reason for a rise in multiple car ownership, with four in 10 people needing a vehicle for commuting.
Nearly third of those questioned spend more time on the road... read more

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